Sunday, November 9, 2014

NBA 2K15 Roster Analysis 11/5/14

Due to my heavy work schedule, I haven't been able to keep up with the daily roster updates. As such, the stats I post may not accurately reflect rating decisions. I will try to note as such.NEW PLAYERS

Kalin Lucas (Grizzlies, 67/PG)Lucas will likely stick on the team another two weeks until Nick Calathes returns from suspension on November 23rd.

Redick has struggled a bit with his 3pt shot, hitting only 27% (9-33) compared to 39% for his career. He'll eventually get it going and return to his usual ratings. His assist rate has dropped like a rock and this is likely due to a reduction in ball-handling responsibility (more Spotups, fewer Pick and Rolls).

As was previously covered, Booker added a 3PT shot to his repertoire (currently 6-13 on the season). What hasn't been focused on yet is his significant improvement to his Usage rate concurrent with his shooting percentages. Ball Control (35) has always been poorly rated for the 6'8" tweener.

The only important takeaway from Parsons' production this year is that his USG rate has gone up while his assist rate has vanished. I see a player desperate to prove he's worth his massive contract, but is really lacking in consistency.

Parsons really came on after his season opening dud, but returned to form AFTER this update was implemented. With so many other Mavericks playing well, Parsons will be able to get away with inconsistent play, but once players like Brandan Wright (30 PER), Dirk Nowitzki (27 PER), and Devin Harris (22 PER) fall back to earth...

Evans is shooting 9-19 (47%) from 3PT after going 21-95 (22%) all of last season. Ironically, it's his 2PT% (38% from last year's 46%) that is now a cause for concern. These numbers will likely sort themselves out, but the 2010 Rookie of the Year's improved 3pt shooting is likely here to stay.

Gordon does not resemble an NBA player right now. He needs the ball in his hands to be effective, and that's not going to happen with Anthony Davis, Tyreke Evans, and Jrue Holiday playing so well. Hitting only 3-17 of his 3PT thus far, the Pelicans desperately need a pure shooter like last season's Anthony Morrow to permanently fill Gordon's shoes. With a 15.5M Player Option for next season, a trade will not come easy.

PLAYER TENDENCY EDITSDevin Harris - Increased 3PT Tendency

Harris is playing more off-guard, similar to what he did in Atlanta, which is leading to more 3PT attempts. Over 50% of his FGA are threes, and his season in ATL is the only other time that happened.